Shafiullah Jan: Peace Jirga’s success a major achievement for provincial government
PESHAWAR: Shafiullah Jan, the Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for Information and Public Relations, has praised the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Peace Jirga as a notable success for the provincial administration. While talking to the media, Shafiullah Jan mentioned that the peace jirga held in the assembly was
Naqvi praises Sri Lankan team’s commitment to the game as tour proceeds
ISLAMABAD: PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi thanked the Sri Lankan cricket team on their determination to carry out the tour in Pakistan. Naqvi also gave assurance to the Sri Lankan players that they would be given a top-notch security detail throughout their stay in Pakistan. Mohsin Naqvi went on the social
Sri Lankan Cricket team to continue Pakistan tour after PCB’s assurances
ISLAMABAD: Following a detailed talk with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) management, Sri Lankan cricket team’s dilemmas about security faded and they confirmed going ahead with their tour of Pakistan. Rumors had it that the manager of the Sri Lankan team said that some players were considering quitting the tour because
KP Peace Jirga adopts joint plan against terrorism
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government organised a multi-party joint Jirga has decided to adopt a joint plan to combat terrorism in the province irrespective of political affiliation. The multi-party and stakeholder Amn Jirga comprising all political parties of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa concluded successfully on Wednesday, with participants agreeing on a
US Ambassador meets KP Governor, discusses investment and bilateral cooperation
PESHAWAR: United States Ambassador to Pakistan Natalie A. Baker called on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi at the Governor’s House in Peshawar on Wednesday and discussed investment and bilateral cooperation. US Consul General in Peshawar Thomas Eckert was also present during the meeting. The two sides discussed bilateral relations,
SECP registers 14,802 new companies in first four months of FY2025
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 14,802 new companies in the first 4 months of fiscal year 2025, indicating growing confidence in the country’s corporate sector. The official news agency ‘APP’ reported that 99.9 per cent of these companies were registered online, taking the total number
PTA conducts raids in Lahore and Mansehra against Illegal SIM activities
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in close collaboration with the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), has successfully conducted two separate raids targeting grey traffic setups and illegal SIM-related activities in Lahore and Mansehra. In Lahore, the PTA Zonal Office, in close collaboration with the NCCIA, carried out a
KP reviews master plans for Swat and Hazara tourist resorts
PESHAWAR: A high-level progress review meeting regarding the Master Planning of Tourist Resorts in Swat (Madiyan, Bahrain, Kalam, Mahudand, and Mankiyal) and Hazara (Naran, Kaghan, and Batakundi) was held under the chairmanship of Dr Abdul Samad, Secretary, Culture, Tourism, Archaeology and Museums Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The meeting was attended by Director
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Peace Jirga wraps up, releases 15-point declaration
By: Shahid Jan PESHAWAR: A Peace Jirga held at the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on Wednesday strongly condemned the ongoing terrorism in the province. It emphasises the need for the provincial assembly to be engaged in efforts to eliminate terrorism, utilising all available resources within the bounds of the law. The
NA approves all 59 clauses of 27th constitutional amendment with two-thirds majority
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly has completed the clause-by-clause approval process for the 27th Constitutional Amendment. All 59 clauses of the amendment were approved by a two-thirds majority. Federal Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar presented the motion for the 27th Constitutional Amendment in the National Assembly. During the briefing, he stated
